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Minutes Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners Thursday, July 12, 2018 Minutes Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners Thursday, July 12, 2018 A regular meeting of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority’s Board of Commissioners’ was held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Kensington Metropark at the Nature Center. Commissioners Present: Timothy J. McCarthy Jaye Quadrozzi Robert W. Marans (arrived at 10:34am) Bernard Parker (arrived at 10:42am) Kurt L. Heise Steve Williams Staff Officers: Director Amy McMillan Deputy Director David Kirbach Other Attendees: Acting Chief of Finance Rebecca Franchock Miller Canfield Steve Mann Detroit Zoological Society Ron Kagan Detroit Zoological Society Scott Carter Kitch Law Firm Mike Watza Absent: Commissioner John Paul Rea 1. Call to Order Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m. 2. Chairman’s Statement None. 3. Public Participation Toni Spears, Dexter, asked everyone if they noticed the milkweed in bloom on the way into the park. She also said it was good to see the storm water management plan as the Metroparks have a unique opportunity with the lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands in our area. Ms. Spears also said good planning and well qualified organizations are involved and was pleased to see the opportunities for public input as part of the planning process. She suggested additional signage at the parks updating patrons about current projects would be helpful. 4. Approval – June 14, 2018 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Minutes Motion by Commissioner Quadrozzi, support from Commissioner Heise that the Board of Commissioners’ approve the June 14, 2018 regular meeting and closed session minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Page 1 of 9 5. Approval – July 12, 2018 Agenda Motion by Commissioner Heise, support from Commissioner Williams that the Board of Commissioners’ approve the July 12, 2018 agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Approval – July 12, 2018 Consent Agenda Motion by Commissioner Marans, support from Commissioner Quadrozzi that the Board of Commissioners’ approve the consent agenda consisting of the following: a. Approval – June 2018 Financial Statements and Payment Registers b. Approval – June 2018 Appropriation Adjustments c. Purchases 1. Tractor, Wolcott Mill Farm Center 2. Rock Salt, Various Locations d. Report – Purchases over $10,000 e. Approval – 2018 Tax Levy Rate f. Report – Marketing/Media Stats g. Bids – Pool Heater Replacement, Willow Metropark Motion carried unanimously. 7. Detroit Zoological Society Presentation – Scott Carter Discussion: Commissioner McCarthy welcomed Ron Kagan and Scott Carter to the meeting and said they would give an update to the Board regarding the Great Lakes Nature Center. Ron Kagan, director and CEO of the Detroit Zoological Society said his favorite Metropark is Kensington as he comes to the park often to ride his bike. He said he may have to change his answer to Lake St. Clair Metropark in a couple of years if the project moves forward in Macomb County. He said the Zoo’s mission is celebrating and saving wildlife and they do that throughout the tri-county area. The Zoo has a millage, which can only support accredited zoological facilities and does not include the Belle Isle Nature Center nor would it include the Great Lakes Nature Center. Mr. Kagan said they are aware of lots of other organizations focused on the Great Lakes and environment, but none of them have a physical location, which is unique about this project. The Detroit Zoo is the single largest tourist attraction in the state with the ability to reach millions of people. It’s critical for the Zoo to be able to ensure all of the stakeholders that work on environmental issues have a direct to have direct contact with people. He said Zoo officials talked with Macomb County officials and they are really supportive. Zoo officials have been working through a number of issues, developing a programmatic agenda and also trying to understand the best possible location to build the nature center. Mr. Kagan said this endeavor has the potential to be the second largest capital investment project the Zoo has done, and by building on Metroparks property it will dramatically elevate exposure to Lake St. Clair and enhance the Metroparks brand since the Zoo has such a large reach both regionally and nationally. He said the Metroparks has wonderful parks and wonderful programs and to develop this hybrid type nature/science center would be exciting for the Metroparks and impactful for the Zoo. Commissioner Parker entered the meeting at 10:42 am. Scott Carter, chief life sciences officer of the Detroit Zoological Society briefly reviewed the proposed design plans for the Great Lakes Nature Center. He said the Zoo wanted a green and sustainable design with solar power, geothermal heating/cooling elements; diverse programing for different audiences with both indoor and outdoor programs; use technology Page 2 of 9 to engage visitors; use water as the central theme of the center with programs to engage the public; share success stories highlighting restoration, have habitat and exhibit experiences using reptiles and amphibians as examples and have large outdoor features and sculptures. Mr. Carter said the Zoo also wanted to showcase the dynamic trail system already in place at the park, provide birding programs, have science on a sphere, as well as conducting watershed exploration and lake simulations using interactive technology. He also briefly reviewed the various stakeholders, collaborations and alliances Zoo officials have spoken with or plan to reach out to regarding involvement with this project. Commissioner Marans asked what the asterisk meant next to some of the organizations. Mr. Carter said it was organizations the Zoo has reached out to, but have not yet scheduled a meeting. Mr. Kagan said the Belle Isle Nature Center is small and relates more to urban wildlife whereas the vision for the Great Lakes Nature Center is for a much larger scale and investment. Commissioner Marans asked if the Zoo has reached out to the water center at U of M? Mr. Carter said yes, but they have not met yet. Commissioner Marans asked how far the Zoo was into the design concept and process. Mr. Kagan said they have been working with Metroparks leadership staff; however, they cannot go much further without a location that has been approved by both organizations. Once an agreement is in place, the design phase can begin. Commissioner Heise asked if there were any new funding sources since he last met with Zoo staff. Mr. Kagan said they have preliminary discussions with a lot of entities; however, most organizations are not able to commit without a location. Commissioner Marans said the Department of Energy may be interested in supporting this project. Mr. Kagan said there is a lot of excitement generated regarding the project from various agencies; however, things are at a standstill until a location has been determined. 8. Reports A. Administrative Department 1. Report – Foundation Sponsored Senior Day Motion by Commissioner Marans, support from Commissioner Williams that the Board of Commissioners’ receive and file the Foundation report on Senior Day as presented by Chief of Foundation Services Julie Hein and staff. Discussion: Chief of Foundation Services Julie Hein updated the Board on the recent Senior Day held on May 30 at Kensington Metropark. Commissioner Parker asked if the intent was to do programming at other parks and to reach out to other centers. Ms. Hein said yes. Commissioner Parker asked if there was a day set aside for seniors that we invite them out at low cost with activities geared for seniors that is not restricted to a couple of centers. Deputy Director Kirbach said the Metroparks have had a general senior day in the past, but one was not scheduled for this year. Commissioner Williams said he thought various events were going throughout the year as his mother is at an assisted living facility and that they have various trips to events in the park. Mr. Kirbach said there are a couple senior centers that come out for the Michigan Philharmonic concerts and park staff make arrangements for them Page 3 of 9 to have good seating and to assist with getting them where they need to go in the parks. Commissioner Parker said he would like to see more opportunities for seniors at the parks. Commissioner Marans asked if there were plans for next year. Ms. Hein said yes, staff has already talked with the Health Alliance Plan (HAP) and the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital with a day at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Commissioner Marans asked if there would be more than one location for this event. Ms. Hein said staff is working on securing donations for 2019. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Reports A. Administrative Department 2. Approval – Catering Services, All Locations Motion by Commissioner Quadrozzi, support from Commissioner Heise that the Board of Commissioners’ award RFP 2018-020 to Crank’s Catering of Shelby Township, Michigan for a contract, to begin Jan. 1, 2020 for a term of three (3) years, with up to one (1) two-year renewal option to provide catering services at the Metroparks as recommended by Senior Buyer Heidi Dziak and staff. Discussion: Senior Buyer Heidi Dziak updated the Board on the background for catering services and reviewed revenue received from events catered by Kosch. She said the contract with Kosch ends on Dec. 31, 2019 and the Metroparks either needed to renew the contract or select another vendor. She said staff recommended award the contract to Cranks Catering. Commissioner Parker asked if sample menus were available and if Cranks was comparable to Kosch. Ms. Dziak said yes, sample menus were available, they had comparable pricing and were open to catering to smaller groups. She also said Cranks would not be the exclusive caterer at shelters and patrons would be able to bring in their own food or use their own caterer if Cranks was not able to meet certain meal requirements.
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